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This site is for mothers of kids in the U.S. Navy and for Moms who have questions about Navy life for their kids.

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Link to Navy Speak - Navy Terms & Acronyms: Navy Speak

All Hands Magazine's full length documentary "Making a Sailor": This video follows four recruits through Boot Camp in the spring of 2018 who were assigned to DIV 229, an integrated division, which had PIR on 05/25/2018.

Boot Camp: Making a Sailor (Full Length Documentary - 2018)

Boot Camp: Behind the Scenes at RTC

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Always keep Navy Operations Security in mind. In the Navy, it's essential to remember that "loose lips sink ships." OPSEC is everyone's responsibility.

DON'T post critical information including future destinations or ports of call; future operations, exercises or missions; deployment or homecoming dates.

DO be smart, use your head, always think OPSEC when using texts, email, phone, and social media, and watch this video: "Importance of Navy OPSEC."

Follow this link for OPSEC Guidelines:

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RTC Graduation

RESUMING LIVE PIR - 8/13/2021

Please note! Changes to this guide happened in October 2017. Tickets are now issued for all guests, and all guests must have a ticket to enter base. A separate parking pass is no longer needed to drive on to base for parking.

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PIR Reference Information

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A permanent place for information about PIR. Forum discussions have been created to serve as file folders for specific details regarding different aspects of PIR. Please post information in the appropriate forum discussion. Thank you!

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Latest Activity: Dec 14, 2024

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Comment by Paula (was Capricorna) on July 18, 2011 at 11:28am: There is no cheap, fast and easy way to get to O'Hare (ORD) from Great Lakes/North Chicago. You can do it on public transportation by taking a METRA train then transferring to a CTA bus that will take you to the CTA train. That will cost only about $8 but it will take you over 2.5 hours.

A faster but more expensive way ($35.00) to get there is by a shared shuttle van.This is a flat rate fare and the taxi has to be ordered:

http://www.americantaxi.com/rates.asp

Midway Airport (MDW) is an hour further south of O'Hare, so the cost and logistics are even greater.

Milwaukee Airport (MKE) is another option - Southwest flies into MKE and because the airport is on the south side of the city, you avoid the Chicago traffic. I am sure you could find a shuttle service/limo to MKE (google Milwaukee Airport for more info.)

Comment by duhhuh58 Ship 10/Div 267 on July 17, 2011 at 1:51pm: ok, i have a question for the "veteran PIR moms" when my other daughter graduated my son and i drove up there so there was no concern about transportation. this go round we are driving a u-haul moving her husband, their stuff and her car there but are flying home. we don't know what will be going on with her so having her drive us to the airport isn't an option as neither is SiL (no license). any suggestions on how to get to the airport?

Comment by LMC -mom of 2 Sailors! on July 14, 2011 at 11:23am: To go to the gate you must get a gate pass at the airline that your sailor is flying on. they can decline the request if need be. SORRY just want you to be prepared that rarely do they but it could happen.

Comment by smcfar92 on July 13, 2011 at 10:32am: Yes, at least mine was. If you do, just be sure he is there on time. If they miss the flight, that is a huge no no! I would double check though. Some fly out early but others fly out alot later in the day. Although afterwards thinking, you run in the risk of getting into an accident on the roads. That's a big chance.

Comment by ProudNavyMom on July 13, 2011 at 10:31am: That's what I thought too, but the post sounded like they left the airport. Just wishful thinking! Thanks! :)

Comment by ProudNavyMom on July 13, 2011 at 9:43am: smcfar92, you were able to pick him up from the airport and take him back to your hotel before his flight? Thank you so much for sharing your experience and great advice!

Comment by Proud Grizz Mom 09/254 on July 8, 2011 at 6:07pm: Hello ladies, I have a question.....my future daughter-in-law works in the photo lab at our local Wal-Mart....yesterday, a lady came in and copied a picture of her son's division. He has PIR August 2, 2011. She told my future DIL that the divisions had teamed up against one another (for some type of drill I think) and the winner of such drill were allowed to post a picture on a website. She was unsure of which website, etc....just wondering if any of the very smart women on here knew what she may have been talking about.....God Bless and Thank You!

Comment by LMC -mom of 2 Sailors! on July 7, 2011 at 6:27pm: Under or age 12 and older. it's how it's worded. You could also call RTC and ask them. They were kind enough to answer a few questions like is it in or outside is there a/c or not. simple things.

Comment by jacketfan24 (corpsman mom) on July 7, 2011 at 5:04pm: Thanks! I will check on the age limit, but if I figure on 10 weeks he will definately be 12.

Comment by LMC -mom of 2 Sailors! on July 7, 2011 at 8:39am: Let me say figure 10 weeks. with figuring the 8 and 9 and 10th friday as your PIR date. Keeping those dates open will help you to not have to change plans. Don't book any airfare unless you can for free redate them. From the Ohio moms group we 2 Ohio kids that hold the record for longest time in BC due to illness and ruling out allergies for our group. Both are in the in and serving now. YEAH!

As for teh one turning 12 does it say UNDER 12 or age 12 and up need listed. It might be 13 birthday would cause the need to list.

As to how the navy actually works when you figure it out please let me know. LOL My son PIR June '10 and I'm still trying to get it figured out. Oh as for leaving when they leave al tht is up in the air until like the last two weeks of BC. as for Corpsman training going over to Texas I'm not sure mine is not a corpsman.